Statements From DHKP-C Political Pr

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Subject: Statements From DHKP-C Political Prisoners In Turkey To The MRTA
From: DHKC Informationbureau Amsterdam <dhkc at dds.nl>

Killed, But Not Defeated: The Guerrillas Of The MRTA Live On In
The Struggle Of The Peoples Of The World Against Imperialism

     14 MRTA guerrillas, who fought for the liberation of the
people of Peru against the imperialists and their collaborators in
the Peruvian oligarchy, were massacred.
     Those responsible for this disgusting massacre were the
imperialists and their fascist collaborators, the ruling powers in
Peru.
     On December 17, 1996, MRTA guerrillas occupied the Japanese
embassy in Peru and demanded the release of revolutionary
prisoners. The occupation caused the imperialists and their
collaborators great fear for 125 days.
     The action was a major blow to the prestige of the
imperialists. But for the oppressed peoples of the world and for 
prisoners, put behind bars for their struggle to liberate the
people, it was a great morale booster.
     The action was a victory from day one.
     Instead of surrendering or giving in to a compromise, the
guerrillas continued to resist until their last drop of blood was
spilled. Through their action, the MRTA movement created strong
ties to all the peoples of the world. The execution of the 14 MRTA
guerrillas once again showed the peoples of the world the true
face of the imperialists and their collaborators: The face of a
massacre.
     Peru is governed by fascists and, like our country, is a land
where people disappear, where massacres are carried out, a land of
torture and prisons.
     Because of their struggle against imperialism and fascism in
our country, and for the building up of socialism, Mahir Cayan and
his comrades were massacred on March 30, 1972, and Neyazi Aydin
and his 9 comrades on June 12, 1991, and Sabahat Karatas and her
10 comrades on April 17, 1992. In our country, fascism has killed
or imprisoned thousands of revolutionaries and patriots up until
today.
     The vanguard of the peoples of Turkey, the Revolutionary
People's Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C), has given hundreds of
martyrs and prisoners in its struggle against imperialism and
fascism. Our struggle is the struggle for independence and
democracy, the struggle against imperialism, fascism, and
capitalism, and the struggle to build up socialism.
     The fighters of the MRTA are our comrades, because they are
also fighting against imperialism and the oligarchy. The
guerrillas of Tupac Amaru have been killed, but they have not been
defeated.
     We honor the fighters of the MRTA for their courage, their
determination, and their belief in victory.
     The victory of the peoples belongs to those who won't bow
down to imperialism and who struggle against fascism.

Down With Imperialism!
Down With The Fascist State In Peru!
Long Live The Liberation Struggle Of The People!

The prisoners of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front
(DHKP-C) in the prisons of Turkey
April 24, 1997


To The Imprisoned Comrades Of The MRTA In The Prisons Of Peru:

     We are prisoners of the Revolutionary People's Liberation
Party-Front (DHKP-C) in the prisons of Turkey.
     We were jailed because we struggled for independence and
democracy, against imperialism and fascism, against capitalism and
in favor of socialism.
     Many of our comrades have fallen in this struggle.
     We know the significance of martyrs and we understand prison
conditions.
     Your comrades occupied the Japanese embassy in Peru to demand
your freedom. Thus began the revolutionary hostage drama. We
experienced great joy and excitement when we first heard of this
action. The fighters of Tupac Amaru, who are struggling against
imperialism and fascism, are our comrades.
     Although the action was taking place thousands of kilometers
away from us, it was still of great importance to us. The
revolutionary action had already become a victory on December 17,
1996.
     Even though your comrades were executed by the imperialists
and fascists, we don't view that as a defeat.
     Your comrades were killed, but they were not defeated...
     They have strengthened our morale...
     Our determination to struggle against fascism and imperialism
and our determination to be victorious have been strengthened...
     The struggle peoples of the world, who hope for independence,
has been strengthened...
     The MRTA created a living bond between the people of Peru and
all the peoples of the world...
     We believe and we know that the best form of solidarity is
the struggle against imperialism. That is the task of all
revolutionaries across the world. And we will fulfill our duty.
     We greet you with a revolutionary spirit. We honor the
courage, determination, and will for victory of your fallen
comrades.

Down With Imperialism!
Down With The Fascist State In Peru!
Long Live The Liberation Struggle Of The People!

The prisoners of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front
(DHKP-C) in the prisons of Turkey
April 24, 1997

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